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Amazing tale of squirrel's determination

Eye-witness report sent to us by South London bard, Nigel of Bermondsey, complete with diagram:

"Last November I witnessed an extraordinary feat of squirrel strength and determination.  My landlord placed 3 large crates of walnuts in the yard of the studio building I rent a space in. Over the space of a week a single squirrel relentlessly shuttled all the walnuts out of the crates and out of the yard into the outside world. It did not appear to stop for rest: I work long hours and this squirrel seemed to have had an excellent work ethic. Over the course of the week the squirrel went from being timid and surprised at its windfall to being fearless and territorial. It would not back away from people as it continued its mission. And then, once the walnuts were gone, so was the squirrel. I like to think that its find has gone down in legend amongst the local rodents and the tale of the kings ransom of walnuts is told around campfires for years to come."

 

Thanks Nigel. This squirrel's persistence and grit deserves to be commemorated - perhaps with a small plaque made of walnut shells?

Amoungst the detritus of the everyday London street...

... an icon. What can the urban squirrel gather from the Essex Road? That humans are filthy beasts.

Does my arse look big in this pic?

How to make a squirrel feel self-conscious

Squirrels in Sport - 1st of an occasional series

Arsenal vs. Villareal, Champions League semi-final 1st leg, 2006

The game is interrupted by by a squirrine pitch invader, whose turn of pace proved too quick even for Thierry Henry. Quizzed about the interloper after the game, Arsene Wenger commented on the grey rodent's footballing skills: “He was fast and a good dribbler.” Time to get the chequebook out, Arsene?

Squirrel re-enacts iconic Steve McQueen footage

 Our correspondent, Mr S, sent us this frankly ear-raising photo, and reports that he saw this be-furred 1%-er, outlaw motorcyclist riding along the Euston Road, indeed,riding roughshod over Health & Safety concerns (note absence of crash helmet).

Now, watch very closely, ladies and gentlemen...

Is the nut under my left paw, or my right paw? Left paw or right paw?